Not necessarily. Some girls may get their first period around the same age as their mom did, but that’s not always the case. Every girl’s body is different. One clue is that the first period will typically come about 2-3 years after breast development starts. Keep in mind that it’s normal for some girls to start menstruating as early as 9, while others don’t get their period until they’re 15.
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